UK house price growth edged higher in February, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index data. The year-over-year increase in prices reached 1.3% in February 2026, up from 1.1% in January 2026, based on figures updated on 6 March 2026.
The Halifax index measures annual changes by comparing each month’s prices with the same month a year earlier. The latest reading shows that, while price growth remains modest, the upward move from January suggests a slight firming in market momentum heading into late winter. Investors and homeowners will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this mild acceleration turns into a more sustained trend in UK housing.
